Clinical Conversations
Self-Energy is Overrated: Rethinking the IFS Hierarchy with Crystal Hines
Live: Wednesday September 17th from 12 pm - 1 pm MTN Denver
In IFS circles, "Self energy" often gets top billing—calm, clarity, compassion… you know the list. But somewhere along the way, the message can morph into: parts are the problem. And for therapists? That can feel like a setup for shame.
This conversation challenges the unspoken hierarchy in IFS that elevates Self over parts. Instead, we’ll explore how parts energy (especially therapist parts) can be welcomed, honored, and even useful in the healing process.
We'll dig into:
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How the "Self or bust" mindset can actually make IFS harder to practice
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Why therapist parts aren't barriers, but valuable co-regulators and allies
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Practical ways to stay present and attuned with your parts, not in spite of them
If you've ever felt like you're doing IFS “wrong” because your own stuff shows up, you’re not alone. And you're not doing it wrong. You're doing it human.
These Conversations Are Always Free to Attend
Every Clinical Conversation is offered at no cost - because learning, growing, and staying connected to the trauma-informed community shouldn’t be behind a paywall. Whether you join us live or catch the replay, these sessions are our gift to you.
No catch. No credit card. Just smart, practical, relevant conversations to help you keep growing in your work with trauma.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER, CRYSTAL HINES
Crystal Hines is a licensed professional counselor based out of Firestone, CO and Founder of Align Therapy and Consultation. Crystal is helping therapists go from Surviving to Thriving through providing tailored services to meet the needs of the burnt-out healer. Crystal and her team provide the following services: EMDR Consultation, IFS Consultation, Private Practice Business Coaching, Intuitive Tarot Card Readings, LPCC Supervision, Therapy for Therapists, Process Groups for Therapists, and Trainings/Workshops. Crystal has a brain-body-heart approach to healing. She is both direct and compassionate in her work with clients and knows the importance of doing her own healing. Crystal is a complex trauma survivor and is passionate about helping others along their healing journeys. She has a gift of connecting with the inner child who lives in all of us.
This isn’t a webinar. It’s a real conversation. Honest. Raw. Clinically useful.
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